Perioperative Floor Coordinator

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Perioperative Theatre Floor Coordinator

Level 2 Permanent Part Time/FT

About us.

Eastwood Private Hospital is committed to becoming Adelaide's leading orthopaedic surgery centre, focusing on enhancing patient care and experience. Capacity for 51 overnight patients and a state-of-the-art Peri-operative suite.

At Eastwood Private Hospital, we are guided by the philosophy of establishing a centre of excellence in a specialised sub-field. This vision is realised through intentional choices that foster a continuous cycle:

• Superior Theatre Design and Equipment Selection

• Renowned Surgeons

• Engaged Caring Staff

These choices collectively contribute to optimal outcomes for our patients, reinforcing our commitment to excellence at every level. We look forward to delivering exceptional healthcare through our purpose-built facility, where expertise meets innovation.

About You.

Successful candidates will possess a wide range of clinical experience in a Perioperative setting, ideally in a coordinator or similar type level of responsibility (level 2 or above). You will need to be a resourceful and self-directed person, with quick decision-making abilities and be able to fulfil a wide range of duties including hospital administration management and clinical care for our patients. The successful applicant will have excellent organisational skills to facilitate patient safety.

About The Role.

Eastwood Private Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Perioperative Theatre Coordinator to join our team in a permanent position.

The Theatre Complex supports both pre- and post-operative recovery and facilitates specialised case mix includes orthopaedics, Plastics, Gastroenterology and Ophthalmic procedures.

What you'll be doing

As the Floor Coordinator you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective service is provided to patients and Visiting Medical Officers within Perioperative Services on a day-to-day basis. You will provide clinical expertise, direct support and coaching to staff within the department, with a clear focus on the patient experience and quality of services.

• Ensuring appropriate roster and staff allocations and skill mix to reflect the changing workload and to meet patient needs.
• Coordinate all clinical activity to maximize efficiency and ensure staff meal breaks and reliefs are arranged in a timely manner.
• To act as a clinical expert within the area of work demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills, and expertise.
• To liaise and co-operate with the wards, other departments, and personnel in the hospital.
• Work collaboratively with other team leaders in the theatre department in the daily running and organisation of theatre activity and provide support in all clinical areas as necessary.
• Identify and communicate quality improvement ideas to senior staff to enhance patient care.

About you

To be successful in this role you will meet the following in the following:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner's Regulation Agency with a current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in perioperative specialty applicable to the unit.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Perioperative Nursing.
• Demonstrated advanced ability to communicate complex and challenging information constructively.
• Relocation assistance available. Details provided on interview.

Essential Criteria:

· Current Registration with AHPRA

· Excellent communication skills

· Effective Human Resource Management

· Experience and understanding of financial management of an area budget

· Current ALS1 or 2 Accredited

· Understanding of the NSQHS standards and infection prevention/ control measures

Alternately please email Current CV to Jamison Cuk (Perioperative Service Manager)